#1 of 85 #1 drama movie of October 2008
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
2008 · Drama, Comedy
$252.9M worldwide · 21% of the chart's total
$90.6M US & Canada · 36% $162.3M elsewhere · 64%
Drama box office · October 2008
Drama Box Office, October 2008: Top-Grossing Releases
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) is the highest-grossing drama movie released in October 2008, with $252.9M worldwide, ahead of Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) at $149.3M and Body of Lies (2008) at $115.9M. 85 drama films released in October 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, 44% of it from the US & Canada. 4 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 59% on September 2008, whose releases took $762.7M. By language, English leads with $1B across 36 drama releases.
- October 2008 releases with a gross
- 85
- combined worldwide
- $1.2B
- films crossed $100M
- 4
- vs September 2008
- +59%
#1 of 85 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Drama Hits of October 2008?
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) leads with $252.9M, 21% of the total. The top 5 together took $718.6M, 59% of what all 85 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Drama Release of October 2008, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 85. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in October 2008.
- 1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $90.6M Rest of the world: $162.3M Worldwide: $252.9M
Oct 24, 2008 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $252.9M worldwide - 2 Oct 3, 2008 US and Canada: $94.5M Rest of the world: $54.8M Worldwide: $149.3M
- 3 Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: $39.4M Rest of the world: $76.5M Worldwide: $115.9M
- 4 Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $35.7M Rest of the world: $77.7M Worldwide: $113.4M
- 5 Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: $40.7M Rest of the world: $46.4M Worldwide: $87.1M
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Oct 4, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $54.8M - 7
Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: $31.5M Rest of the world: $11.3M Worldwide: $42.8M - 8
Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: $31.7M Rest of the world: $9.6M Worldwide: $41.3M - 9
Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: $37.8M Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $40M - 10
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)Oct 3, 2008 US and Canada: $31.5M Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $33.6M Oct 3, 2008 · English · Drama, Comedy, Romance $33.6M worldwide - 11
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $15.7M Rest of the world: $15.5M Worldwide: $31.2M - 12
Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: $25.5M Rest of the world: $4M Worldwide: $29.6M - 13
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $3.2M Rest of the world: $19.1M Worldwide: $22.3M - 14
Oct 3, 2008 US and Canada: $3.4M Rest of the world: $16.5M Worldwide: $19.8M - 15
Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: $3.5M Rest of the world: $15.2M Worldwide: $18.7M - 16
Oct 3, 2008 US and Canada: $12.8M Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $16.9M - 17
The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008)Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: $13.6M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $15.4M Oct 31, 2008 · English · Drama, Thriller, Horror $15.4M worldwide - 18
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $2.1M Rest of the world: $9.1M Worldwide: $11.2M - 19
Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: $9.8M Rest of the world: $14.7K Worldwide: $9.8M - 20
Oct 23, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M - 21
Oct 29, 2008 US and Canada: $191.4K Rest of the world: $8.5M Worldwide: $8.7M - 22
Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.6M - 23
Oct 23, 2008 US and Canada: $711.4K Rest of the world: $6.1M Worldwide: $6.8M - 24
Oct 1, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M - 25
Oct 1, 2008 US and Canada: $3K Rest of the world: $6M Worldwide: $6M - 26
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $292.4K Rest of the world: $5.5M Worldwide: $5.8M - 27
Oct 3, 2008 US and Canada: $4.4M Rest of the world: $360.6K Worldwide: $4.8M - 28
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: $3.1M Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $4.7M - 29
Oct 15, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M - 30
Oct 15, 2008 US and Canada: $501.4K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $4.2M - 31
Oct 2, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M - 32
Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 33
Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 34
Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 35
Oct 2, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 36
Oct 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 37
Oct 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M - 38
Oct 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 39
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 40
Oct 29, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 41
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 42
Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 43
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M - 44
Oct 28, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1M - 45
Oct 22, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $993.6K - 46
Oct 10, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $831.2K - 47
Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $746.7K - 48
Oct 8, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $686.7K - 49
Oct 24, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $569.2K - 50
Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008)Oct 26, 2008 US and Canada: $532.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $532.9K Oct 26, 2008 · English · Comedy, Drama, Romance $532.9K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2008?
Of the top 10, The Secret Life of Bees (2008) earned the biggest share at home (95% in the US & Canada), while Changeling (2008) made 68% of its gross abroad. Across all 85 films, $533.5M (44%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 10 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M $90.6M US & Canada · 36% $162.3M elsewhere · 64%
- 2 Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) $149.3M $94.5M US & Canada · 63% $54.8M elsewhere · 37%
- 3 Body of Lies (2008) $115.9M $39.4M US & Canada · 34% $76.5M elsewhere · 66%
- 4 Changeling (2008) $113.4M $35.7M US & Canada · 32% $77.7M elsewhere · 68%
- 5 Max Payne (2008) $87.1M $40.7M US & Canada · 47% $46.4M elsewhere · 53%
- 6 Suspect X (2008) $54.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) $42.8M $31.5M US & Canada · 74% $11.3M elsewhere · 26%
- 8 Quarantine (2008) $41.3M $31.7M US & Canada · 77% $9.6M elsewhere · 23%
- 9 The Secret Life of Bees (2008) $40M $37.8M US & Canada · 95% $2.2M elsewhere · 5%
- 10 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) $33.6M $31.5M US & Canada · 94% $2.1M elsewhere · 6%
Gross bands
How Many October 2008 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
4 of 85 films crossed $100M and took $631.5M between them, 52% of the total. 67 films, 79% of the list, earned under $10M.
52% 38% 10%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 4 films, 5% of the list $631.5M · 52% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 14 films, 16% of the list $464.7M · 38% of the gross
- Under $10M 67 films, 79% of the list $117.3M · 10% of the gross
By release week
Which Week of October 2008 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 43 (Oct 19–25) took $463.9M, led by High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) $298.7M Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 5–11 Body of Lies (2008) $188.2M Body of Lies (2008)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 12–18 Max Payne (2008) $184.1M Max Payne (2008)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 19–25 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $463.9M High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) $78.6M Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
Earlier years
How Does October 2008 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2008 earned the most: $1.2B from 85 films, led by High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1999 38 films | 38 | $531.2M | – | Three Kings (1999) $107.8M |
| October 2000 27 films · −47% | 27 | $282.7M | −47% | Billy Elliot (2000) $110.2M |
| October 2001 42 films · +40% | 42 | $395.1M | +40% | Training Day (2001) $104.9M |
| October 2002 48 films · −31% | 48 | $271.5M | −31% | Frida (2002) $56.3M |
| October 2003 46 films · +88% | 46 | $509.8M | +88% | Mystic River (2003) $156.6M |
| October 2004 47 films · +43% | 47 | $728M | +43% | Shall We Dance? (2004) $170.1M |
| October 2005 49 films · −21% | 49 | $576.5M | −21% | In Her Shoes (2005) $83.7M |
| October 2006 62 films · +11% | 62 | $639.9M | +11% | Babel (2006) $135.3M |
| October 2007 78 films · −4% | 78 | $616.9M | −4% | Michael Clayton (2007) $93M |
| October 2008 85 films · +97% | 85 | $1.2B | +97% | High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) $252.9M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Drama Movies Speak in October 2008?
English-language drama films took $1B across 36 films, 86% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language drama films ($54.9M) and French-language drama films ($18.4M).
October 2008 Drama Box Office by Language
- English $1B36 films · #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
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Japanese $54.9M2 films · #1 Suspect X (2008) -
French $18.4M7 films · #1 Go Fast (2008) -
Korean $16.1M6 films · #1 My Wife Got Married (2008) -
German $15.5M4 films · #1 Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008) -
Swedish $11.2M1 film · #1 Let the Right One In (2008) -
Hindi $8.7M1 film · #1 Fashion (2008) -
Spanish $6.9M7 films · #1 Diary of a Nymphomaniac (2008) -
Dutch $6.8M4 films · #1 Bride Flight (2008) -
Italian $3.8M2 films · #1 We Can Do That (2008)
Archive
Drama Box Office in 2008, Month by Month
The months of 2008 with their totals: December leads with $2.2B, led by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).
- January $503.9M #1 Welcome to the Sticks (2008)
- February $697.1M #1 Vantage Point (2008)
- March $812.3M #1 10,000 BC (2008)
- April $400M #1 Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
- May $582.6M #1 Sex and the City (2008)
- June $495.1M #1 You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
- July $1.2B #1 The Dark Knight (2008)
- August $365.7M #1 Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
- September $762.7M #1 Burn After Reading (2008)
- October $1.2B #1 High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
- November $1.4B #1 Twilight (2008)
- December $2.2B #1 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
FAQ
Drama Box Office October 2008: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 85 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing drama movie in October 2008?
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) leads with $252.9M worldwide, $90.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) at $149.3M and Body of Lies (2008) at $115.9M.
How much did drama movies released in October 2008 earn?
85 drama films released in October 2008 report a worldwide gross, $1.2B in all, or $14.3M per film on average. September 2008 releases took $762.7M.
How many drama movies released in October 2008 made $1 billion?
None. 4 films crossed $100 million, led by High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) with $252.9M.
How is the October 2008 drama box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in October 2008. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the October 2008 drama box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.